September 25, 201312 yr Finished these three recently and got them in the mail. All three are 5160, triple normalized, triple hardened, and triple tempered. The sheaths are all built by Luke Swenson. All three sheaths are built to be ambidextrous (which, as a lefty, I really like), with adjustable height belt loops, and leg tie-down areas. Short bush sword: I forgot to take measurements before packing away, but this is approximately a 14" blade. The raised clip is a false edge. Handle wrap is black paracord impregnated with epoxy, with two-strand Turk's head knots fore and aft. Bush cleaver: About the same length, but a bit heavier. Also in black paracord with two-strand Turk's head knots. Mini-parang: Posted this before without the leather. Blade is 10 1/4". Hemp cord with epoxy on this one, with three-strand Turk's head knots.
September 26, 201312 yr Nice work on all three. Caught because a brush chopper is on my short list. I see three distinct different patterns- I like all of them! Dave
September 26, 201312 yr Author Thank y'all! After taking these pictures and starting to hike back to the shop, I came across this narrow fellow in the grass. I don't know what kind he is, but he's not a copperhead or rattlesnake, and wasn't near water, so I don't think he's venomous. He just wanted me to go away and stop following him around trying to get a good picture of him. :) He's at least three feet long, but not particularly big otherwise. He was well-camouflaged. If he hadn't tried to get away as I walked by, I would have never seen him.
September 26, 201312 yr Great work, I love the finish on all your blades. The bush cleaver is an inspiration for me to finish my leaf spring chopper/kukri/cleaver/heavy XXXXX attempt at a big knife! Watch the language
October 8, 201312 yr I really like what you do with the cord wrapped handles. Beautiful (as are the blades themselves). :)
October 10, 201312 yr They all looks awesome! Your bush cleaver looks like a dadao. Was that your inspiration for it?
October 17, 201312 yr Author They all looks awesome! Your bush cleaver looks like a dadao. Was that your inspiration for it? That and a meat cleaver. :)
October 17, 201312 yr Love your work. If I had a market for it here I would do it but they are all into bling this side - very depressing.
November 7, 201312 yr I really like the style of the blades and the handle is killer for sure. Super cool pieces, you should be very proud of your craftsmanship. Keep up the good work. To the gentlemen who wrote the post above me, ( 2Tim215) I was in your neck of the woods 4 years ago on Safari, I brought my son down to South Africa for his graduation gift from college. You live in a beautiful county and I hope to get back there for a 3rd visit some day. Ron
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